I opened to my love,
but my love had turned and gone away.
I was crushed[a] that he had left.[b]
I sought him, but did not find him.(A)
I called him, but he did not answer.

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  1. Song of Solomon 5:6 Lit My soul went out
  2. Song of Solomon 5:6 Or spoken

I opened for my beloved,(A)
    but my beloved had left; he was gone.(B)
    My heart sank at his departure.[a]
I looked(C) for him but did not find him.
    I called him but he did not answer.

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  1. Song of Songs 5:6 Or heart had gone out to him when he spoke